Cheddar Tarts

Spicy, bite-size pies warm from the oven.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 15-18

Ingredients

• 1 (9 inch)  pie shells
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 2  eggs, well beaten
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1  dash pepper
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface into about a 12 inch circle.
2. With a round 3" cookie cutter, cut dough into circles.
3. Using a muffin pan with cups 1 3/4" in diameter, press each circle into the bottom and sides of the muffin cups.
4. Continue to reroll and cut pastry scraps to make a total of 15-18 tart shells.
5. Mix together the rest of the ingredients, and fill each shell with about a tbsp of the mixture.
6. Bake uncovered at 400F for 25 minutes or until top is set when lightly tapped.
7. Serve warm or cooled.